For sale

$249,900

Est. $1,586/mo —

•

2,100

sq ft

4948 Whaley St, Mulkeytown, IL 62865

About this home

Country living with space, and a complete oasis of peace and quiet. Welcome to 4948 Whaley in Mulkeytown, where nearly 2 acres in rural Franklin County provide a peaceful setting for this updated 3-bedroom, 1 full bath and 2 half bath home in the Zeigler-Royalton School District. Inside, you'll find a home that has benefited from numerous recent updates, including new appliances, giving the next owner a great head start on making it their own. The functional floor plan provides comfortable everyday living with plenty of room for family, guests, hobbies, or a home office. Outside is where this property really expands your possibilities. The impressive 30' x 40' detached garage offers substantial space for vehicles, a workshop, recreational equipment, storage, or projects. With nearly two acres, there's room to enjoy the outdoors, garden, entertain, or simply appreciate a little extra elbow room and the quieter pace of country living. If you've been searching for acreage, a large detached garage, recent updates, and a rural Southern Illinois setting, 4948 Whaley deserves a closer look. Move in, settle in, and enjoy the space both inside and out!

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

2.27 acresLot Size

$119Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Shawnna Donovan • Southern Illinois Realty Experts - Herrin

Listing updated: Sep 3, 2026 at 03:01pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1269783

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$1,586 per month

Principal and interest$1,313

Property taxes

$141

HOA dues

Home insurance

$131

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

Zeigler-Royalton Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

3/10

Zeigler-Royalton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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Offer insights

4948 Whaley St · $249,900

Strong offer

$255K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $255K+ is a strong offer

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The average home goes pending in 75 days.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Cathedral/vaulted/tray ceilings
Ceiling fans

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Main-level primary bedroom with hardwood flooring and egress window (approx. 19.8 x 11.71)
Two additional main-level bedrooms with hardwood flooring and egress windows (approx. 13.82 x 8.69 and 15.64 x 13.58)

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Kitchen with tile flooring (approx. 26.4 x 11.61)

Laundry & utility
No specific laundry appliances listed

Flooring
Hardwood flooring in main bedrooms and several main-level rooms
Tile flooring in kitchen and great room

Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Electric heating with heat pump

Sale and tax history for 4948 Whaley St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1269783

Aug 30, 2026

Listed

$249,900

$119/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB443280

Apr 8, 2022

Sold

$199,900

$95/sq ft

Apr 8, 2022

Sold (MLS)

$199,900

$95/sq ft

Feb 26, 2022

Listed

$199,900

$95/sq ft

Feb 26, 2022

Listed

$199,900

$95/sq ft

+19

Very well kept 3 bedroom home. Updated nicely with an open floor plan. Located on 1.92 acres with a 2 car 30x40 detached garage. Heat pump new in 2012. Huge great room with a lot of natural light, open kitchen with counter seating, laundry room with half bath, master bedroom with half bath, large full bath with walk in shower, separate tub, double vanity which opens from the hall and another bedroom, solid doors throughout, ample closet space and storage!! Above ground pool with deck and patio.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2021

$1,062 (−3.5%)

$1,545 + $26,775

$28,320

2020

$1,101 (−1.3%)

$1,545 + $26,775

$28,320

2019

$1,116 (−4.0%)

$1,565 + $27,160

$28,725

2018

$1,162 (−4.8%)

$1,580 + $27,435

$29,015

2017

$1,220 (−16.7%)

$1,610 + $27,995

$29,605

2016

$1,465 (+1.3%)

$1,670 + $29,005

$30,675

2015

$1,446 (+0.1%)

$1,565 + $27,145

$28,710

2014

$1,444 (−0.3%)

$1,545 + $26,795

$28,340

2013

$1,448

$1,518 + $26,321

$27,839

Public record

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Lot size

1.12 Acres

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Franklin County

APN

1012130003

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on May 17, 2023.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 108° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Mulkeytown, IL • 62865

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Sun exposure

96/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.5 hrs

6.3 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 4948 Whaley St

$250,621

$721 over list price of $250K

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Rental earnings

Est. $2,121 per month, based on comparable rentals

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